Chemical Spill Prevention, Control & Response

The Chemical Spill Prevention, Control & Response course is an intensive, internationally accredited programme specifically designed to protect people, property, and the environment from the dangers of hazardous substance spills in the workplace.

Delivered in one highly practical day, this course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills to prevent spills before they happen, respond safely and rapidly when they do occur, and meet both local and international regulatory requirements. Using real spill kits, absorbents, neutralisers, and PPE, every delegate gets repeated practice in realistic spill scenarios – from minor bench-top leaks to major drum breaches.

Course Outcomes:

• Identify chemical hazards and carry out effective risk assessments
• Implement proven spill-prevention measures in storage and handling
• Select and correctly wear appropriate PPE for different chemical classes
• Follow the complete spill response procedure: notify – isolate – contain – clean – dispose
• Safely contain, neutralise, and clean up different types of chemical spills
• Decontaminate personnel and equipment
• Complete incident reports and conduct basic root-cause analysis
• Demonstrate full compliance during audits and inspections

Duration

1 Day

Validity of Certificate

1 Year

Target Audience

This course is essential for anyone who handles, stores, transports, or works near chemicals, including laboratory technicians, warehouse and logistics staff, maintenance teams, cleaning supervisors, health & safety officers, environmental coordinators, and emergency response team members. It is also highly recommended for managers and supervisors responsible for chemical safety in manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, education, and facilities management sectors.